Walz as VP would be a shrewd political choice

If we don’t capture the Senate, the reforms we need will be much more difficult to achieve.

We need Tester, Baldwin, Slotkin and Brown in the Senate. In my opinion, the choice of Walz increases our odds in getting control of the Senate.

Gil Scott-Heron- The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Biden should resign and make Harris the incumbent prior to the general election, here's why

Joe has been the greatest Prez in my lifetime. In three and a half short years, he brought us back from the brink and righted our ship. His accomplishments are astounding.

But this morning, I came to the conclusion that Joe should resign prior to the election. I know that sounds dramatic and it is. If you want to know more about that opinion, there’s a link below to my previous thread.

History shows that incumbents very seldom lose elections. Harris being the Prez not only increases her odds to win, but magnifies the size of her landslide and the power of her mandate.

Timing is tricky and will require Harris’ to walk hard and chew mighty big gum prior to the election. But that’s the gig.

Harris hits the ground on solid footing for her swearing in and puts wind in her sails at the start of her administration.

I think it’s time for us to use our own October Surprise on the Repugs. October 1st or thereabouts sounds good. The shorter the distance between October and the general election gives the Saudis and Russkies less time to jack around with gas prices.

Just prior to the election, Joe could again release gas from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve which he’s done before to keep our enemies at bay. Something that’s gone unnoticed by many is that he has broken the back of OPEC.

Joe is a sly old fox. He skillfully outmaneuvers the MAGAS at nearly every turn. But to my mind, he could even do even more for the future of the country he loves this way.

The longer the time frame we have for reforms and the strengthening our institutions will making fending off fascism in the coming decades much easier.

I want Harris to have eight years to do this rather than four.

If it’s one thing we’ve learned about the Federalist Society/Heritage Foundation and their ilk, they play the long game over decades. We need to do the same to keep authoritarians out of power.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219221753

Change of heart about Joe & why

This morning when I woke up, I discovered through the night Joe had been on my mind. Frankly, I greatly admire the man for what he’s done and who he is. This is the first time in my life I’ve ever felt this way about a president, or any politician for that matter.

In my opinion, Biden’s accomplishments in office will historically prove he is one of the greatest presidents we’ve ever had.

Even though he is the type of person who is so devoted to our country, having honorably served for decades, and would be willing to die with his boots on, I don’t want him to.

I think he needs to resign from his job to save his own life.

It’s clear Biden is a tough, stubborn Irishman who produces results and is clear-eyed about his responsibilities. Presidents, in one fashion or another, continue their contribution to us after they leave office. We need him around alive and he has nothing more to prove.

If memory serves, this is his second go with COVID. He’s very fortunate to still be alive. Paxolovid or not, COVID kills and disables.

Give VP Harris a quick opportunity to set things in place, then hand her the keys. She’ll be a great president, we’ll be in good hands.

I don’t care how this looks, but I want him to pardon Hunter on his way out the door.

I surprised myself with my turnaround. But it feels right. Time to go Joe; rest, relax and reflect the remainder of your days. You’ve more than earned it.

Too many naysayers, too many trolls, too many fair weather Dems, too much disinformation

are at work on the DU site.

I’m out until Joe is nominated, which he will be.

Joyce Vance: Don't Jump to Conclusions

Well-written post and some food for thought about Chump shooting.

Vance has worked investigations similar to this in her former career as a US attorney.

https://open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/dont-jump-to-conclusions?r=1nhj16&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post

Will Chump shooting mute any open criticism of him as a rapist and a pedo?

Seeing clear-eyed about Biden/Harris ticket: Stay the course and here's why...

Well-written piece about why we need to hold the line on Biden/Harris ticket. Link below and here’s a short quote;

“…Allan Lichtman - an American Historian who has taught history since 1973 and created the keys to the White House model which has successfully predicted 9 presidential elections - says Biden will win.

Here are a few reasons why:
- There is no serious contest for the incumbent party nomination.
- The incumbent party candidate is the current president.
- There is no significant third party candidacy.
- The economy is not in recession during the campaign.
- Real per-capita economic growth during the term equals or exceeds mean growth for the preceding two terms.
- The administration has effected major policy changes during the term”.

https://open.substack.com/pub/muellershewrote/p/we-all-want-to-win?selection=13f6fd0a-c686-40f5-ae39-73fc2a5afb4a&r=1nhj16&utm_medium=ios

If the SC gets even half a reason, they could step into the November election

And half a reason is pretty easy to come by these days.